Category Archives: NAA Notifications

The NAA Constitution has been updated with amendments past at our June 18th meeting. The June 18, 2018 version is the official version that will be used for competition this summer. You can view or download the 2018 Constitution on the NAA Constitution Page.

Please find attached several documents in preparation for the NAA General Assembly on June 18th at the Dorval Community Centre at 7:00 PM.

–Meeting Agenda for June 18 2018

–Constitution amendment proposals from the May 2017 assembly which we shall vote on (amendments pertaining to Synchronized Swimming in one document and the Swimming Standardization proposals which include some points to be discussed during the follow-up point on the agenda)

-Synchro Start Times Proposal

-NAA infraction sheet update

As usual, each pool will have two votes, please send two representatives as per the constitution (one from the board and one lifeguard is recommended). The NAA calendar online lists that the assembly will be at 9:32 PM. Please disregard that, the meeting begins at 7 PM.

In case some of you want to start planning ahead, here are the dates and times for the Coaches Meetings:

Swimming: at Westminster Pool @ 6PM on June 27 (Swim Cards will be given out at this meeting)

Diving: at Sarto-Desnoyers @ 6:30 PM on June 26
Synchronized Swimming: at Elm Park @ 6PM on Jun 28
Water Polo : at Glenmore Pool @ 7PM on June 25

After serving for many years as VP of Diving, Elyssa Shiller has finally turned over the baton to Ashley Kennedy who will take up the new position for this upcoming season.

We can’t thank Elyssa enough for the many years and countless hours of support she has given young divers of the NAA. She was instrumental in increasing participation in diving and bringing in new policies and procedures which has made diving safer and more enjoyable for our athletes.

Elyssa has trained numerous judges and diving coaches. Her impact on the sport and the NAA will last for years to come.

Please find attached several documents in preparation for the NAA General Assembly on May 14th at the Dorval Community Centre.
-Meeting Agenda for May 14 2018
– Minutes from the August 2017 General Assembly
-Constitution amendment proposals from the August 2017 assembly.
– Amendment proposals to be voted on in June 2018 and a recommendation to establish a committee for standardization of SNC rule application (see spreadsheet)

Note: I will not be able to print all of the documents, so I recommend that every pool delegation brings a copy, paper or electronic format. The Synchro proposed amendments will however be printed out.

As usual, each pool will have two votes, please send two representatives as per the constitution (one from the board and one lifeguard is recommended).

I would like to also remind everyone that the positions for VP Swimming and VP Diving are up for election, to be elected during the May meeting.

Thank you and looking forward to meeting all of you,
Daniel Sikorski
President NAA

Our final NAA meeting of the 2018 season is now behind us. There is lots of news.

First, you’ll find the 2018 NAA calendar has now been updated with the award of all the 2018 finals.

Next, we have a new NAA President! Daniel Sikorski has taken the reins from Steve Batah who will now begin a year in the past-president role. Daniel’s contact information is on the NAA Executive page.

We would like to take a moment to thank Steve for his remarkable tenure as president of our association. During his time there have been many changes and improvements in how we compete and how we encourage participation. Throughout his years as President, Steve has been a central figure in keeping the NAA on track and a key resource for many to look up to. His selfless contribution to our community is an example for us all.

For those of you who’ve been around the website for years, you’ll know that I often post many pictures each season. I no longer live in the country however and, while I’m in Montreal every 3 weeks or so, getting to meets and finals is quite difficult. There are some pictures in our Photo Gallery that I got while in town just before Time Trials but that will be all the Photogallery pictures we have for this season. Happily, Jean Bertand has numerous shots of the Big Meet on his Flickr site at: https://flic.kr/s/aHsm2zLazw. Thank you Jean for sharing these great shots!

We’d like to remind you all that the election for NAA President will take place at our August 28th meeting. Steve Batah, our current President has done an exemplary job these last years but it is time to pass the torch to someone new. If you or anyone you know is interested in being the next NAA President, we encourage you to contact Steve Batah at sbatah@bell.net or (514) 869-6811 or just speak to him at one of the Finals events this week.

A description of the role of NAA President can be found right here on the website in the Download area.